Childminder 307727

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 May 2017 2 June 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder is very committed to improving and maintaining the quality of her practice and provision. She is proactive in advancing her knowledge and skills. This has a positive impact on outcomes for children.  Children are confident talkers, they listen and ask questions. The childminder supports children's language development consistently through their play, asking challenging questions to develop their thinking skills. Children make good progress in their learning.  Children are happy and enjoy spending time with the childminder. Her warm and sensitive approach helps to promote their self-esteem and emotional well-being. Children behave well. They play alongside each other and older children are caring towards younger children as they show affection by offering cuddles.  Partnerships with parents are secure. The childminder gathers a comprehensive range of information when children first start. She keeps them well informed and provides

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This provision is good

feedback about how their children are progressing in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the best use of all opportunities to enhance children's development of self-care skills.  The childminder does not always help children to understand how good practices with regard to hygiene contribute to their good health.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 enhance opportunities provided for children to further develop their self-care skills.  build on the already good routines to give children the opportunity to learn further about how good practices with regard to hygiene contribute to their good health.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through discussion and written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a very good understanding of child protection issues. She knows exactly how to act should she have any concerns regarding a child's welfare. The premises are secure and safety is given high priority. This helps to protect children from harm. The childminder evaluates her provision and regularly seeks the views of parents and children, as a way of identifying areas for improvement. For example, several areas are being developed in the outdoor area as a result of children's requests. Regular assessment helps the childminder to check children's progress. She uses this information to suitably address any areas in children's learning and development that require more support.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a good range of age-appropriate resources both indoors and outdoors. Children are able to independently access the resources and this motivates them to explore and learn. The childminder knows children well and uses her knowledge to provide activities that interest them. Children learn mathematical skills through their everyday experiences, such as counting pieces of fruit at snack time. Well-chosen activities ensure that all children can take part and develop their skills at an age- appropriate level. For example, a sensory activity using dry cereal was supplemented with a wide variety of tools to enable children to develop their early writing skills. Children remain engaged in their activities for long periods of time.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is good and they use good manners. Children are confident in new and social situations. They happily talk to visitors, demonstrating they feel secure. They play together well and older children support younger children in their play. Children are encouraged to show kindness to each other and are praised for their achievements. The childminder makes good use of the wider community, taking children to many local places, such as the park and the beach. This gives children the opportunity to learn about the wider world. Children at times, independently follow hygiene routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy, confident learners. They make consistently good rates of progress in relation to their starting points. Children are prepared well for the next stages of their education, including their move to school. Children are keen to take on a challenge and are motivated and eager to join in. They show a willingness and persistence to have a go and keep on trying.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 307727 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1090661 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in Thornton-Cleveleys. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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